So, this is my first story. I'll be updating every Friday (hopefully). Anyway, this is the prologue, so enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade or its characters.

Prologue

The boy was running. He didn't know from what, but he knew that he had to get away. The sense of someone following him wasn't far behind, and he knew that whatever was behind him would catch up to him shortly.

His heart pounded ferociously, but it was impossible to determine whether it was from running, or from the fear. He felt cold inside, as though there was no hope at all. As though it was the end.

"Here, kitty, kitty," the voice of his pursuer mocked. "Why don't we play a game?"

He ran faster, but deep down, he knew it was in vain. He was suddenly flung forwards, a heavy weight on his back. He could swear that it felt like a heavy foot. No, not even that. It felt like a paw.

"Nowhere to run," the voice mocked. "Nowhere to hide. No way to escape."

…..

Ray awoke with a start. He was breathing heavily, and his heart was pounding in his chest. He was covered in cold sweat, and his throat was dry.

Once he had calmed down slightly, he noticed that he was still afraid. But no matter how much he tried to convince himself that it was only a dream, the fear refused to leave. It was as though all hope had been drained from his life.

He looked around the room, hoping that he hadn't awoken any of the others. They were currently visiting the Majestics, and the Bladebreakers were all, once again, sharing a room. Luckily, no one else seemed to be stirred from their sleep.

Well, it wasn't a surprise with Tyson, since he could sleep through practically anything, and Max himself was a deep sleeper if he wanted to be. Who Ray was really afraid of waking were Kenny and Kai.

Seeing that no one else seemed to be bothered, he relaxed slightly. Deciding that sleep would not come to him, he got out of bed and decided to roam the corridors of Robert's castle, hoping to find something interesting.

…..

Unbeknownst to Ray, someone was awake. Kai was awoken by Ray's tossing and turning. He heard him moan a few times, and he heard his breathing become ragged.

Kai watched him for a while, and was wondering whether or not to awaken the boy. So when Ray finally awoke, he breathed a sigh of relief.

This, however, turned into a worried frown when he noticed that Ray didn't seem to see him. In fact, even in the darkness, Kai could see that Ray's eyes were slightly glazed over, and what little light that was reflected there only showed one thing.

Fear.

When Ray's focus returned, Kai pretended to be asleep. He knew Ray had a habit of feeling guilty for worrying his friends, and so tried prevent the guilt.

He heard Ray leave, and he was left to ponder.

Exactly what was the dream about?

…..

"It's finally time. Are you ready?"

"Sir, we were born ready."

"Excellent. You know what to do. Make me proud."